How to pronounce merlette
Say it like mer-LET. Merlette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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- mer
- LET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merlette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of merlette
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-LET.
What does merlette mean?
- In French heraldry, a depiction of a mythological bird without beak or feet.
Words that rhyme with merlette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of merlette.
Questions about saying merlette
How do you pronounce merlette?
Say mer-LET. The American pronunciation is /mɚˈlɛt/. In British English it is /məˈlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merlette?
Merlette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: mer · LET.
Is merlette pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈlɛt/ (muh-LET).